If you're feeling low or distressed, look after yourself. Find an activity to help you feel safe and calm, and tell someone you trust how you're feeling.
People you might reach out to:
- A parent or carer
- An extended family member e.g. auntie, uncle, grandparent
- A family friend
- A sports coach
- A teacher
- A school psychologist, or university counsellor
Helplines you can call:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
For everyone
Available 24/7
Chat service available: www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
For ages 5-25
Available 24/7
Chat service available: www.kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling
13YARN: 13 92 76
For Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People
Available 24/7
QLife: 1800 184 527
For LGBTQIA+ people
Available 3pm - midnight (AEST), 7 days